Cats meow for their humans, not other cats
Domestic cats have evolved with us long enough to know what sounds and tones get us to do what they want.
A group of cats is called a clowder or a glaring
The term clutter also applies to a bunch of cats. A bunch of feral cats is dubbed dowt and destruction. A kindling of kittens is best.
30%-50% of cats lack the gene that makes them react to catnip
The gene will only activate between 3-6 months of age, thus a kitten younger than that will not react to catnip.
Research suggests that a cat s purr has the power to self-heal
One of the most important cat facts we've learned: Purring helps cats cope with illness and stress, and the vibrations may help damaged cats heal.
People with cat allergies aren t allergic to fur, but rather a protein found in a cat s saliva, urine, and dander
The protein is Fel d 1. Non-neutered male cats produce more than females and neutered males.
There s a reason dogs look up to you and cats treat you as an equal
Cats are domesticated significantly younger than dogs (5,000+ years). Simply simply, cats have not evolved enough as domesticated pets to recognize you as their owner .
Your cat brings you prey as an act of kindness
A mother cat kills food for her family and serves it wholeheartedly without eating it. As part of her family, your cat would prefer give you her kills than eat it herself.